Every visitor, courier, and unwanted caller arrives at the same place: your entrance. Most doorbells either miss them or lock the recordings behind a monthly fee. This 2K WiFi doorbell camera records everyone who approaches and stores the footage on a local microSD card, with no subscription. AI person and package detection flags real activity instead of passing traffic, and two-way audio lets you speak to whoever is at the door from your phone.
Key Features & Benefits
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Records without a subscription - footage saves to a local microSD card up to 128GB, with efficient H.265 compression and loop recording that overwrites the oldest clips when the card fills, plus optional cloud. No monthly fees to review or keep your entrance history.
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Knows a person from a passing car - AI human detection and PIR motion detection filter out false alerts. Set up to 4 detection zones to focus on the doorway and 4 privacy mask zones to block areas you do not want recorded.
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Flags parcels the moment they land - package detection sends a real-time alert when a delivery arrives at the door, free for the life of the product.
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Sees the full visitor in 2K - the 3MP, 3:4 sensor captures a tall, full-height frame of who is at the door plus anything left on the ground, and the 165° wide angle covers the whole entrance.
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Identifies callers after dark - infrared night vision reaches up to 5 metres, so faces at the door stay clear at night.
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Talk, or let it talk for you - two-way audio with echo cancellation, quick-reply voice messages for when you cannot pick up, and a voice changer that disguises your voice when answering alone.
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Never miss who called - if you do not answer, the visitor can leave a video message that lands straight in the app.
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Indoor chime in the box - a wireless chime with 8 ringtones, 3 volume levels and app control plugs into any socket and rings inside, so a missed phone alert is not a missed caller.
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Your front door, on your phone, anywhere - the free SmartLife - Smart Living app (Tuya) links the doorbell over your 2.4GHz WiFi, so the entrance is a tap away whether you are home, at work, or travelling.
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Answers to your smart home - pull up the live view by voice through Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant.
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Months of power, or hardwire it - the 5200mAh battery runs about 4 to 6 months per charge and recharges over USB-C, with a live battery level and low-battery alert in the app, or wire it to an 8-24V transformer for constant power.
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Built for the outdoors - IP65 weather resistance handles rain and dust across -20°C to 50°C, and a tamper alarm sounds if the unit is prised off the wall.
Real-World Scenarios
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Business and shopfront entrances. Staff cannot watch the door all day. The camera records every person who approaches after hours and during trade, and the indoor chime alerts whoever is on shift the moment someone arrives.
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Rental and managed properties. Screen who comes and goes without being on site. Footage stays on the local card for the manager to pull when a dispute or incident needs evidence, with no per-property cloud bill.
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Gated and rural homes. The 2.4GHz WiFi range reaches the gate or front entrance, and the 4 to 6 month battery means you are not running power to a remote door just to see who knocked.
How It Works
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Mount - fix the bracket with the supplied screws or 3M tape and clip the doorbell on. Run on battery, or wire to an 8-24V transformer.
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Connect - pair over Bluetooth, then join your 2.4GHz WiFi in the free app. Plug the wireless chime into an indoor socket.
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Monitor - watch the live 2K view, get person and package alerts, and review recordings from the microSD card in the app, iOS or Android.
Technical Specifications
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Model: VIM-DOORBELL
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Resolution: 2K (3MP, 1536 x 2048)
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Lens: 2.5mm, 165° diagonal field of view
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Night Vision: 850nm infrared, up to 5 metres
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Detection: PIR motion, AI human detection, package detection
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Audio: Two-way with echo cancellation (1 mic, 1 speaker)
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Storage: microSD up to 128GB (not included); optional cloud
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Power: 5200mAh rechargeable battery, Type-C, or AC 8-24V
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Battery Life: 4 to 6 months per charge
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Connectivity: 2.4GHz WiFi only (no 5GHz), Bluetooth pairing
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Smart Home: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
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Weather Resistance: IP65; operating -20°C to 50°C
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Chime: Wireless, 8 sounds, plugs into 100-240V socket
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Doorbell Dimensions: 149 x 47 x 30mm
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Weight: 198g (doorbell), 41g (chime)
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App: SmartLife - Smart Living, free on iOS and Android (Tuya platform)
Packaging Contents
- 1 x Doorbell Camera
- 1 x Wireless Chime
- 1 x Mounting Bracket
- 1 x Screw Pack and Screw-Hole Positioning Card
- 1 x 3M Adhesive Pad
- 1 x USB-C Charging Cable
- 1 x Wire Jumper and 2 x AC Extension Cords (for hardwired install)
- 1 x Disassembly Pin
- 1 x User Manual
A microSD card is not included. The camera takes any standard microSD card up to 128GB for local recording.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this doorbell camera need a subscription?
No. It records to a local microSD card up to 128GB, and you keep and review that footage with no monthly fee. Cloud storage is available as an option, but nothing on the camera is locked behind a paid plan.
Does the doorbell camera work without WiFi?
No. It needs a 2.4GHz WiFi connection for live view, alerts, and app access. It does not support 5GHz networks. Recording to the microSD card continues, but you cannot view or be alerted remotely without WiFi.
Can I install it without existing doorbell wiring?
Yes. It runs on the built-in 5200mAh battery for about 4 to 6 months per charge, so no wiring is required. If you have an 8-24V doorbell transformer, you can hardwire it for constant power instead.
How far does the night vision reach?
The infrared night vision covers up to about 5 metres, which suits a doorway, porch, or entrance. It is built for identifying visitors at the door, not for monitoring a wide yard or driveway.
Does it work with Alexa and Google Assistant?
Yes. The camera works with both Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, so you can pull up the live view on a compatible smart display by voice.
Is the indoor chime included?
Yes. A wireless chime is in the box. It plugs into any indoor power socket, offers 8 sounds and adjustable volume, and rings inside whenever someone presses the button or motion is detected.
Which app does the doorbell use, and what can it do?
It runs on the free SmartLife - Smart Living app (on the Tuya platform), for iOS and Android. From the app you get the live 2K view, person and package alerts, two-way talk, microSD playback, and the settings for detection zones, the chime, and quick-reply messages.
Lawful Use
This camera is legal to use on property you own or manage. Recording in spaces where people expect privacy may require notice or consent, and audio recording laws vary by state. Check your local regulations before deployment.
